Tasmanian property market: 2012 closes on a high

According to Mr Kelly, Hobart experienced a strong increase in sales for the quarter up 17 per cent; Launceston remained steady, while sales in the North West centres were down 11 per cent.

“The median house price for Tasmania increased 8.8 per cent to sit at $310,000 for the quarter, representing a 1.6 per cent increase for the entire year. Mr Kelly said

“Hobart ($365,000) saw an increase in its median house price of 7.4 per cent, while Launceston ($275,000) and the North-West centres ($232,000) increased 3.8 and 0.9 respectively.

“There are currently 14 municipalities across Tasmania recording a median house price higher than that of the State median, including Clarence, Glamorgan/Spring Bay, Hobart, Kingborough, Latrobe, Meander Valley and the West Tamar.”

Mr Kelly said the report painted a positive picture for Tasmania’s property industry and was hopefully reflective of a continuing upward trend for 2013.

Most expensive suburbs revealed

The December Quarter Report also showed which suburbs in Tasmania are experiencing the highest turnover as well as which are the most affordable and expensive.

“Reinforcing the positive trend was also the reduction of the median days on market with the average time to sell a house decreasing by nine days for the December quarter to currently sit at 70 for Tasmania.

“Second time buyers are still dominating Tasmania’s property market, accounting for 60 per cent of house sales at a median price of $329,000.

“The report also revealed a slight reduction in First Home Buyers for the quarter, accounting for 16 per cent of house sales across the State at a median house price of $245,000.”